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Victoria 3 is hard to replace: few games combine turn-based strategy, sandbox world and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 57 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Crusader Kings III and Advance Wars lead the list, with Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Victoria 3 special.

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Year 2022Dev Paradox Development Studio

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The closest game to Victoria 3 is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Crusader Kings III and Advance Wars follow close behind.

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI96 #2Crusader Kings III95 #3Advance Wars91 #4Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution96 #5Crusader Kings II95

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Games like Victoria 3

57 similar games found

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

96

iRank88

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and base building, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Crusader Kings III

95

iRank89

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Victoria 3, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and cozy, relaxing feel

91

iRank100

Advance Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Victoria 3: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#4Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

96

iRank81

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Victoria 3, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

#5Crusader Kings II

95

iRank81

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Victoria 3, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping combat tactical

#6Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

94

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Victoria 3, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and base building, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Advance Wars: Dual Strike

92

iRank91

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

91

iRank91

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricSpaceSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Sid Meier's Civilization® V

89

iRank92

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Victoria 3, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

90

iRank86

Turmoil

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, co op and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

87

iRank96

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalManagementIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and base building, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

86

iRank96

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalSandbox WorldMeleeNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping historical setting

#13Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

90

iRank71

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Victoria 3: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Songs of Syx

82

iRank95

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

Steam GOG itch.io

#15Pokémon Stadium 2

90

iRank60

Pokémon Stadium 2

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Gradiente

✓ Like Victoria 3, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Victoria 3?: The closest game to Victoria 3 is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Victoria 3?: The three closest games to Victoria 3 are: 1. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Crusader Kings III (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Advance Wars (91/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Victoria 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 57 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Crusader Kings III similar to Victoria 3?: Yes, very much so — Crusader Kings III scores 95/100 similarity to Victoria 3. They share 10 attributes, including deep simulation and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Victoria 3?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Victoria 3 are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Crusader Kings III, Advance Wars and Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Victoria 3 attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Victoria 3 calculated?: We compare Victoria 3 against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Victoria 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Victoria 3?: Yes — Crusader Kings II is free and scores well on similarity to Victoria 3. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.